Kia Sorento: Drive Belt Removal and Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical SystemKia Sorento: Drive Belt Removal and Installation

Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Removal and Installation

1.
For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then remove the drive belt (A).

2.
Install the drive belt (A).
Rotate the drive belt tensioner arm (A) counterclockwise moving the tensioner pulley bolt with wrench. After putting the belt on the tensioner pulley, release the tensioner pulley slowly.
Crankshaft pulley → A/C pulley → Alternator pulley → Idler #1 pulley → Idler #2 pulley → Water pump pulley → Tensioner pulley.

Components
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